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Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

August 1, 2015 1:00 PM EDT

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $190,750 for 8 projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.

Quick Facts


--  The 8 projects being announced today total $190,750in funding under the
    Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve
    existing community infrastructure across these regions.
--  The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150
    million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies
    across the country.

Quotes

"Our investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government's plan to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation and it will help preserve valuable community and cultural spaces, such as parks, trails, and cultural and community centres, that unite and connect us all across the West."

- The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification

Saskatchewan projects being launched today:


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Funding Recipient        Description               Canada 150 Funding Amount
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Resort Village of        Upgrade the park in the   $10,100
Mistusinne               Resort Village of
                         Mistusinne
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Village of Cadillac      Upgrade the baseball      $10,000
                         diamonds in the Village
                         of Cadillac
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Village of Flaxcombe     Upgrade the baseball      $21,250
                         diamonds and arena in the
                         Village of Flaxcombe
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Village of Marengo       Rehabilitate Centennial   $13,650
                         Park in the Village of
                         Marengo
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Village of Pennant       Extend the water and      $20,000
                         sewer line to the
                         playground in Pennant
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Village of Sceptre       Upgrade Wheatland         $13,500
                         Heritage Park
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Town of Kindersley       Renovate the community    $102,250
                         centre in the town of
                         Kindersley
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Manitoba projects being launched today:


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Funding Recipient        Description               Canada 150 Funding Amount
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St Norbert Immersion     Install play structure    $88,195
Advisory Council (SNIAC) and forest habitat for
                         Ecole Saint-Norbert in
                         Winnipeg
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Additional Links

- Canada 150

- WD Canada 150

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Contacts:
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-1042
[email protected]

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Source: Western Economic Diversification Canada and Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program



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